Æthelwine, Ealdorman of East Anglia was the son of Æthelstan "Half-King", Ealdorman of East Anglia.1,2 Also called Ealdorman Æthelwine of East Anglia.2 Æthelwine, Ealdorman of East Anglia was the successor of Æthelstan "Half-King", Ealdorman of East Anglia; Ealdorman of East Anglia.3,2 Ealdorman of East Anglia at England between 962 and 992.2 Æthelwine, Ealdorman of East Anglia died in 992.1

Also called Herzon von Nieder-Lothringen Karl von Nieder-Lothringen. Also called Charles of Laon. Carolus I, duc de Lothier was born in 953 at Laon, Aisne, France.6,7 He was the son of Hludowic IV Ultramarus, roi des Francs and Gerberga von Sachsen.3,4,5 Carolus I, duc de Lothier was the successor of Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen; Duke of Lorraine.8 Carolus I, duc de Lothier married Agnes de Troyes, daughter of Heribert, comte de Troyes and Ogiva of Wessex, before 970; His 1st. 3rd cousins, 1x removed.5,9 Carolus I, duc de Lothier married Adelais (?) circa 974; His 2nd.10,5 Carolus I, duc de Lothier was a witness where Manassés II, comte de Réthel an adherant of Charles, Duke of Lorraine, against Hugh Capet between 974 and 990. Carolus I, duc de Lothier was a witness where Guillaume IV, comte d' Auvergne an adherant of Charles, Duke of Lorraine, against Hugh Capet between 974 and 990. Carolus I, duc de Lothier was banished by his brother, Lothar, in 977. He received the duchy of Lower Lorraine, aka Lothier, from Otto II of Germany in 977.11 1st Duke of Lothier at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 977 and 991.12,8 He was head of the only surviving legitimate line of the Carolingian dynasty in 987.11 He was set aside for the French throne by Hugh Capet, 1st of the Capetian Kings of France. He did not abandon his claim to the throne and was subsequently seized and handed over to Hugh in 991.11 He died on 21 May 992 at Orléans, France, at age 39 years. Died while in captivity to Hugh Capet.11,3,13,10,4,14 He was the predecessor of duc de Lothier Otto de Lothier; 2nd Duke of Lothier.12,13

Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska was related to Boleslaw I Chrobry, Król Polska; the son of Mieszko I, the first of the Piast dukes, and the Bohemian princess Dobrawa (Dubravka).2 Also called Mieczyslaw.3 Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska was born circa 922.4,5 He was the son of Siemomysl, Polanian prince.1 Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska married N. N. (?) before 950; His earlier unions. (Pagans). Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska was the first historic ruler of Poland, and founder of the Piast dynasty.4 Chief of the Polanie between 960 and 992.3 He accepted Christianity for himself and his people, preserving their independence from the newly established German Empire, in 966.3,4 He married Dobrawa, Knezna Ceská, daughter of Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská and Bolzene de Stochou, in 966; His 2nd. Her 2nd. This marriage occured along with his conversion to Christianity to preserve his peoples independence from the new German Empire of Otto I.3 Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska conducted wars with the Eastern March and Bohemia.4 He married Oda von Haldensleben, daughter of Dietrich von Haldensleben, Markgraf der sächsischen Nordmark and N. N. von Walbeck, circa 979; His 2nd.4,5 Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska left a will; He divided his state among his first born, Boleslaus, and his sons by Oda.4 He died on 25 May 992.5

Citations

[S296] Chronographia, online The Chronographia composed by the most learned and right honourable monk Michael, in which are recounted the deeds of the following Emperors: Basil and Constantine, the Porphyrogeniti; their successor, Romanus Argyropulus; Michael the Paphlagonian; Michael, nephew of the last-named, who originally had the title of Caesar; the two sisters Zoe and Theodora, also Porphyrogenitiae and both princesses; Constantine Monomachus, who shared the throne with them; the princess Theodora, one of the aforementioned sisters, who ruled as Empress alone; Michael the Aged; Isaac Comnenus. The History ends with the proclamation of Constantine Ducas., Book 6.

vicomte de Cambour Archambaud "the Stumbler" de Cambour1

b. circa 940, d. after 993

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Vicomte de Cambour Archambaud "the Stumbler" de Cambour was born circa 940. He was the son of vicomte de Cambour Hugh de Cambour. Vicomte de Cambour Archambaud "the Stumbler" de Cambour married Sulpice de Turenne, daughter of vicomte de Turenne Bernard de Turenne and Deda (?), before 962.2 2nd Viscount of Cambour circa 963. Vicomte de Cambour Archambaud "the Stumbler" de Cambour was built a castle between 963 and 992 at Monceaux. He succeeded Bernard, his father-in-law, to Turenne in 984. Viscount of Turenne at France between 984 and 993. Vicomte of Ventadour before 993. He was the predecessor of Ebles I, vicomte de Turenne; Viscount of Turenne. Vicomte de Cambour Archambaud "the Stumbler" de Cambour died after 993.

Also called Erik "the Victorious". Also called Konung av Sverige Eiríkr Segersäll Bjórnsson av Sverige.6 Erikr "den seiersæle" Bjørnsson, Konge av Svitjod was the successor of Bjørn inn Gamli Eiríksson, Konung av Sverige; King of Svithjod.3,1 Erikr "den seiersæle" Bjørnsson, Konge av Svitjod was born in 935.6,7,4 He was the son of Bjørn inn Gamli Eiríksson, Konung av Sverige.2,3,4,5 King of Sweden at approximate, Scandinavia, between 970 and 995.8 Erikr "den seiersæle" Bjørnsson, Konge av Svitjod married Sigrid Storråda Tostasdottir, daughter of Skoglar-Toste, in 985; Her 1st.9,4,1 Erikr "den seiersæle" Bjørnsson, Konge av Svitjod died in 994 at Uppsala, Sweden, at age 59 years. King Eirik died in a sick-bed at Upsala ten years after the death of Styrbjorn.10,7,11,4 He was the predecessor of Óláfr Skötkonung Eiríksson, Konung av Sverige; King of Sweden.8,12

Also called Smbat II "the Conqueror" Bagratuni.3 Tiezrakal means "Master of the World," a title given in Armenian sources to Smbat II.2 Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia was born circa 933. He was the son of Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia and Xosrovanuš (?).1,4,5 Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia was the successor of Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.6,7 Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia succeeded his father Ashot and ruled 13 years.5 He participated in the coronation of Bagrat III, son of Gurgen, to the Georgian throne.8 He was a witness where Bagrat III, King of the Abkhazians, Kartvels, Hers and Kakhs crowned with Smbat II, King of Armenia, present, which effectively meant his state was recognized as neighboring kingdom to Armenia.9"During his reign the walls of Ani were topped with lofty towers and with wide places, from the Axurean river to the place known as Tsaghkots'adzor. He laid the foundation for a glorious cathedral in the same city, though he was unable to complete it, since death overtook him."5 King of Armenia at the Caliphate, Transcaucasia, between 981 and 994.7,4"In the name of God in era 436 I Smbat Šahanšah son of Ašot Šahanšah exempted for the sake of the soul of my father and my health and remission of sin the šalakavor from tax through the grace of God. And if anyone opposes this decision of mine, may he be condemned by the 318 patriarchs."10 Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia died in 994. He was the predecessor of Gagik I of Ani, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.1,11

Bagrat II, King of K'art'li was the son of Smbat I, King of K'art'li. Also called King Bagrat Regueni Bagrationi of Tao.1 King of Kartli at Transcaucasia between 961 and 994.2 Bagrat II, King of K'art'li died in 994. He was the predecessor of Gurgen II, King of K'art'li; King of Kartli.2 Bagrat II, King of K'art'li died in 996. He passed away in the year 214 "of the k'ronikoni."3

Archambaud I "le Franc", sire de Bourbon was born before 954. He was the son of Aymon I, sire de Bourbon and Aldesinde (?).2 Archambaud I "le Franc", sire de Bourbon married Rotilde (?) before 970. Archambaud I "le Franc", sire de Bourbon died after 994.

Also called Cinaedha.6 Also called Cinaedh mac Mael Cholaim.2 Also called King of Scots Kenneth II MacAlpin.7,8,9,10 Cináed mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban was born in 932.10 He was the son of Máel Coluim mac Domnaill, rí Alban.3,4,5 Cináed mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban married N. N. of Leinster before 950. Cináed mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban succeeded his 3rd cousin, Cuilean, in 971.4 He raided the North East as far as Stainmore, Teesdale in 971. 12th King of Scots between 971 and 995.4,3 Edgar crowned King of England, and receives the pledges of alliance from six kings, including: Kenneth II of Scotland; Kenneth's son Malcolm of Cumbria and Strathclyde; Maccus of Man and the Western Isles; Iago of Gwynedd; and perhaps one or more of the Norse princes established in Ireland. After 11 May 973 at Chester, England.11 Annals of Tigernach 995: "Cináeth mac Mail Cholaim, rí Alban a suis occissus est."12 He was defeated by Uhtred, son of the elderly Earl of Bamburgh, after his attack on the North East after claiming the region as part of Scotland and taking advantage of the turmoil caused by the Viking attacks on England in 995. Annals of Ulster 995: "Cinaed son of Mael Coluim, king of Scotland, was deceitfully killed. / Cinaedh m. Mael Cholaim, ri Alban, do marbad per dolum."2 He died in 995 at Fettercairn, Kincardine, Scotland, at age 63 years. The story of the king’s end has been variously told; one thing is certain, that Kenneth III (II)., like so many of his predecessors, died by violence. He had gone, according to Johannis Major and Hector Boethius, on a pilgrimage to the grave of Palladius, whose bones by this time had acquired a wonderful repute for sanctity, and whose tomb had become a famous resort of pilgrimage. After performing his devotions at the shrine of the saint, the king turned aside to visit the castle of Fettercairn, of which Finella, a sort of Scottish Heroedias, was mistress. This lady, who owed the king a grudge for hanging her son Crathilinth for the crime of making to free with the king’s laws and the lives of his subjects, took care that he should not leave her castle alive. Winton, however says that the king was sent away with every token of good will, but that he was slain by horsemen who lay in ambush for him on the road.13,14,15,2,16 Cináed mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban was buried in the sepulchres of the kings at Icolmkill, Iona. "A funeral cortege is beheld moving slowly westward along the great plain which the Sidlaws bound on the one side and the mightier Grampians on the other. The royal barge, followed by a flotilla of boats carrying numerous mourners, conveys the royal corpse across the Sound of Iona, and the sepulchres of the kings at Icolmkill receive another tenant."15

Also called Harald "the Grenlander" This is not Greenland. Haraldr Grenske Gudrødarson, Under-king in Norway was born circa 952 at Vestfold, Norway. He was the son of Gudrødr Bjørnsson, King in Vestfold and Cacilie (?). Haraldr Grenske Gudrødarson, Under-king in Norway was was made Underking of several Norwegian regions by Harald "Bluetooth" of Denmark in 960. He was sent to be fostered to Grenland to a lenderman called Hroe the White.3 He fled to the Uplands, and with him his foster-brother Hrane Vidforle (the Far-travelled), and a few people, in 963 at summer.3 He was hunted by Eirik's sons (Harald Grafell, etc;) and was urged to to leave the country, and he therefore went eastward into Svithjod, and sought shipmates, that he might enter into company with those who went out a cruising to gather property, becoming in this way a remarkably able man.3 He spent two years in the Upplands between 965 and 966.3 He spent five years in the abode of Skoglar-Toste, with whom he cruised in the summers between 967 and 972.3 He married Ásta Gudbrandsdóttir, daughter of Gudbrand Kúla of Uppland and Gunnhildr (?), before 995; Her 1st.4 Haraldr Grenske Gudrødarson, Under-king in Norway died in 995. Murdered by his foster sister, Sigrid.5

Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl was a witness where Sæming, holder of Norway (Norse Myth) the ancestor of Earl Hakon the Great.2 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl was one of the handsomest men in countenance, -- not tall, but very strong, and well practised in all kinds of exercises; and withal prudent, of good understanding, and a deadly man at arms.3 He was much addicted to women, and had many children.4 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl also went by the name of Haakon "the Great".5 Also called Håkon den Store Norwegian. He was born circa 925?. He was the son of Sigurdr Håkonsson, Ladejarl and Bergljot Thórirsdóttir.1 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl was a witness where Gudrødr Bjørnsson, King in Vestfold met, as friends, with Trygve Olafsson of and Hakon Sigurdsson of Hlader in 962 at Hedemark.3 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl was a witness where Tryggvi Óláfsson met, as friends, with Earl Hakon Sigurdsson of Hlader and King Gudrod Bjornsson of Vestfold in 962 at Hedemark.3 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl on a journey in the Uplands, when he came to Hedemark; and King Trygve Olafson and
King Gudrod Bjornson met him there, and Dale-Gudbrand also came to the meeting. They had agreed to meet, and they talked together long by themselves; but so much only was known of their business, and that they were to be friends of each other, in 962 at one harvest.3 He was up in the interior of the Throndhjem country when he heard this news of his father's deat at the hands of Harald Grafell and his uncle Grjotgard. Great was the tumult through all the Throndhjem land, and every vessel that could swim was put into the water; and as soon as the people were gathered together they took Earl Sigurd's son Hakon to be their earl and the leader of the troops, and the whole body steered out of Throndhjem fjord in 962.3 Earl at Hlader, Throndhjem, in 962.3 He maintained himself in the Throndhjem country for three years; and during that time Gunhild's sons got no revenues from it. Hakon had many a battle with Gunhild's sons, and many a man lost his life on both sides between 963 and 965.3 He was at last able to conclude peace with Harald, and was given the same power in the Throndhjem land which his father Earl Sigurd had enjoyed; and the kings, on the other hand, should have the same dominion as King Hakon had: and this agreement was settled with the fullest promises of fidelity to it in 965.3 He became a great friend of Gunnhild, mother of Harald, after this peace was made.3 He enjoyed peace with his King, Harald Grafell between 966 and 968.3 He witnessed the death of Governor of Möre Grjótgardr Håkonsson in 968; He was killed in battle against his nephew Hakon Sigurdsson.

So says Einar Skalaglam: --

"The helm-crown'd Hakon, brave as stout, Again has put his foes to rout. The bowl runs o'er with Odin's mead, (1) That fires the skald when mighty deed Has to be sung. Earl Hakon's sword, In single combat, as I've heard, Three sons of earls from this one fray To dwell with Odin drove away."3 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl learned of Kings Harald and Gudrods gathering an army in the eastern country and heading north for Throndhjem, collected men, and set out to More, where he plundered, and where his father's brother, Grjotgard, had the command and defence of the country on account of Gunhild's sons, and he met Grjotgard in battle and killed him in 968.3 He was a witness where Haraldr Blåtand Gormsson, King of Denmark played host to Earl Hakon Sigurdsson of Hlader after the latter had attacked the holdings of Harald Grafell in More in 969.3 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl went out to sea, and sailed outside the coast, and came to Denmark. He went to the Danish King, Harald Gormson, and was well received by him, and staid with him all winter in 969.3 He the Norwegian noble who defeated Harald II Graycloak, and became the chief ruler of Norway circa 970.5 Ruler of Norway between 970 and 995.5 He and Haraldr Blåtand Gormsson, King of Denmark met Kaiser Otto II, Burislav, King of the Wends, and Olaf Tryggvesson in battle in 974 at Dannewerk, Jutland.6 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl was a witness where Otto II "der Rote", imperator augustus met the King of Denmark, Harald Gormsson Blåtann, and Håkon ladejarl in battle in 974 at Dannewerk, Jutland.6 Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl fought a battle in 986 at Hjørungavåg, Norway.7 He died in 995. His arrogance toward the end of his life, however, cost him the support of his followers, and he was killed by his own men.5 He was the predecessor of Óláfr Tryggvason, King of Norway; King of Norway.5

Comte de Meaux et Troyes Heribert IV "le Jeune" de Vermandois was born in 950.1,2 He was the son of Robert, comte de Châlons and Adelheid "Werra", Erbin von Troyes.1 Count of Meaux between 967 and 996.1 Comte de Meaux et Troyes Heribert IV "le Jeune" de Vermandois died on 28 January 995 at age 45 years.2,1,3

García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla also went by the name of Garcia "of the White Hands" of Castile.3 Also called conde de Castilla García I "el de las Manos Blancas" Fernández de Lara.2 He was the successor of Fernán, conde de Castilla; Count of Castile.4,5,3,6 García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla was born in 938 at Burgos, Kingdom of León, Spain.6 He was the son of Fernán, conde de Castilla and Sancha Sánchez de Pamplona.1,2 García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla married Aba Raimúndez de Ribagorza, daughter of Ramón II, conde Ribagorza y Pallars and Gersinde de Fézenzac, between 958 and 961.1,2,7 García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla succeeded his father to the county of Castile in 970. He was a witness where al-Hakam II al-Mustansir ibn 'Abd al-Rahmân, khalifa al-Qurtubi received continuous embassies from the king of Navarre, the regent of León, and the counts of Castile, Galicia, and Barcelona, who came to render homage and tribute before the dazzling strength of the greatest power in Europe between 970 and 973.8 Count of Castile at Kingdom of León, Spain, between 970 and 995.4,6,9 García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla maintained an embassy with the Cordoban emirate of al-Hakam II before 976.8 He died between 18 April 995 and 19 July 995 at Medinaceli or Córdoba, Spain.1,2,6 He was the predecessor of Sancho I "el de los Buenos Fueros", conde de Castilla; Count of Castile.4,10,6 García I "el de las Manos Blancas", conde de Castilla was buried in St. Peter's, Cardeña, Córdoba Province, Andalucia, Spain.2